Shields Up!

“We have seen increased interest in high-performance hot melt adhesive coatings for label stocks as a way to reduce energy costs normally associated with drying adhesives,” says Challender.

Comexi recently demonstrated a triplex laminator at drupa with solventless adhesives. “Many of our custom machines are multifunctional, capable, for example, of solventless laminating or applying a UV or EB coating,” Ruenzel says. Another was developed, he comments, to laminate and then provide in-register microperforation. “Our capabilities with custom equipment have expanded enormously to address increased industry demand for this type of equipment.”